Historical Fiction List #1 | Gentle Reads

Go to Jeeves and the King of Clubs on Goodreads

Jeeves and the King of Clubs
by
Ben Schott

Historical, Humor

Bertie Wooster's inimitable valet Jeeves must ferret out a Fascist spy, while also helping hapless Bertie out of the social mix-ups in which he habitually gets himself tangled. Book One of two.


Go to The Guernsey Literary novel on Goodreads

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
by
Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

Historical, Literary, Women's Fiction

After World War II, writer Juliet Ashton may find inspiration with a hodgepodge of book club members on the island of Guernsey. (Book contains a minimal amount of profanity.)



Go to The Plums Hang High on Goodreads

The Plums Hang High
by
Gertrude E. Finney

Historical, Vintage, Biographical Novel

Hannah Maria and her husband Jethro sail from England to America, planning to pluck down one of the American fortunes said to grow like plums on trees. But what might it take to reach such plums?



Go to Sarah Plain and Tall on Goodreads

Sarah, Plain and Tall
by
Patricia MacLachlan

Historical, Vintage, Children's/Family Fiction, Short Read

Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton comes from Maine to the prairie in answer to an advertisement for a wife and mother. An advertisement sent by Anna and Caleb's papa. Book One in a series.



A mug of coffee and stacks of books in front of an open window at the seaside

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